ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC
51-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Birmingham, AL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 187921
- MC
- MC432768
- Based
- Birmingham, AL
- Contact
- 2058084915 · smaune@agsouth.com
What this carrier is
ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC is a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Birmingham, AL. Operating footprint: 51 power units, 48 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC432768 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight and refrigerated food. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Feb 17, 2005).
Fleet composition on file: 3 owned tractors, 8 owned trailers, 48 term-leased tractors, 84 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 579 motor carriers operating 51 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Hours-of-Service at 226.0% of peer cohort average — roughly double the norm and the dominant reason for the A grade. Main caution: hours-of-service is the weakest area of the record and warrants direct confirmation with the carrier.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 18 | 29.13 | 61.8% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 27 | 11.95 | 226.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.08 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 78.70 | 28.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.10 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 51-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Hours-of-Service.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 187921: 97 inspections across 5 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 10, 2026 in AL.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 15 |
| Hours-of-Service | 19 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 |
| Total violations | 49 (4 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes , 3 with reported injuries . Most recent: Oct 18, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, and refrigerated food on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (92 trailers against 51 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 579 peer carriers operating 51 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 68 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 49 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the weakest area — 226.0% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running over-the-road lanes with 51 power units on file.
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